Ford Mustang convertible
2010 models built before January 2010MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Ford Mustang was re-engineered and restyled for the 2010 model year.
Two tests of a 2010 Mustang convertible were conducted. In the first test as detailed here, the head/neck and overall ratings were poor. In response, Ford modified the convertible's front structure and the doors to improve occupant protection in frontal offset crashes beginning with cars manufactured after December 2009 (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
In the second test of a car built after the structural modifications were in place, the head/neck and overall ratings improved to good.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement wasn't well controlled. The dummy's head hit the A-pillar, which bent downward and inward during the crash. There was also too much rearward movement of the steering wheel.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the chest and both legs indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the neck and acceleration of the head were high when the head hit the A-pillar, indicating that neck injuries would be likely and head injuries possible.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well.
- Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the A-pillar. Forces on the neck and head acceleration from this hit were high.
- Despite moderate intrusion into the driver footwell, all leg and foot injury measures were low.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
- Electronic stability control
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights (optional on vehicles sold to fleets)
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2010 Ford Mustang GT convertible
- Class: Midsize convertible
- Weight: 3,664 lbs.
- Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 107 in.
- Length: 188 in.
- Width: 74 in.
- Engine: 4.6 L V8
- EPA ratings: 17 mpg city | 23 mpg highway
